Category Archives: Salon Plaza’s Guide to Success

Our Best Studio Salon Marketing Ideas Why are these 5 salon marketing ideas so helpful? Being a stylist or salon owner is a tough job that means so much more than to just do hair. You are an entrepreneur, bookkeeper, therapist, mentor, salesperson, and more. A traditional salon with lots of booths to rent is the really hardest way…

Salon Plaza Members Elect The Future In four days, we will elect a new President of the United States. Whichever way the election goes, some of us will be relieved, happy and hopeful, while others may feel the opposite. It’s been that kind of a campaign. Let’s give a little more thought to that word ELECTION. The word…

Attention Richmond Hairstylists: BEFORE YOU GOT YOUR COSMETOLOGIST LICENSE… BEFORE YOU WENT TO BEAUTY SCHOOL… BEFORE YOU KNEW WHO YOU WOULD GROW UP TO BE… WHAT WAS YOUR DREAM? If you are an experienced salon professional who rents right now, are you content building someone else’s dream? Unless you have a bigger plan of…

Salon Plaza Countdown: 10 Beauty Secrets for Cosmetologists! You know the Golden Rule – Do Unto Others… This moral precept describes a “two-way” mutual relationship between one’s self and others. We usually think about this as treating OTHERS well. As women, we often overlook the flip side – treating OURSELVES as carefully as we would others.…

For Women Cosmetologists Only: As a cosmetologist who is dedicated to your craft, then you already know- You must do these two things every day: Bring out the attractiveness and beauty of your clients Be a canvas for your own work That’s right – You are the ARTIST and the MASTERPIECE Women cosmetologists, do you ever…

Cosmetologist Advice from Salon Plaza for Cosmetologists Who Want To Succeed in the Beauty Industry: Are YOU living the life of an entrepreneur? Roger Hamilton’s 3 ways to tell for sure make a lot of sense. Overlook the fact that he’s handsome, and hear his message… 1. Are You on a Mission? “Life…

Hairstylists, Turn Your USP Into A Powerful Image Of You! If you’ve been reading these blog posts or learning about MARKETING from another excellent source, then you already know how to create marketing that… Works FOR you GROWS your book Keeps your chair FULL – And you know… One of the first steps is to discover…

Salon Marketing Made Easy! Who else wants to grow their salon business by attracting more clients, sales, and profits – especially when you’re too busy to spend time on your salon marketing? Before I tell you my top 5 ways, let me ask you a question… “What distinguishes having a JOB from OWNING A…

Salon Owners Succeed with These 10 Life Lessons “What can a Navy SEAL tell salon owners and hairstylists about making an impact in their career and in their life?” Plenty. Changing the world can happen anywhere. And anyone can do it. “What starts here changes the world.” How can salon professionals “change the world?” When…

For Salon Owners & Those Who Dream to Open a Salon… Guide To Life Management Ever tried “Time Management”? Truth is… No one can manage time The sun rises and sets without our help And nothing we do will change that! What we really mean when we say Time Management is LIFE management. You see,…

Hair Salons, At last… Someone Has Unlocked The Secret Of How To Open Your Own Salon and Fall IN LOVE With Your Future… What if YOU could make it as an OWNER? Take a deep breath and think for a second or two about what your life would be like if –

Introducing Salon Plaza’s Member of the Month for September: Wanda Berry Oxon Hill Salon Owner: “BLACK HAIR IS” With 40 years as a beauty professional, get Wanda’s savvy advice on how to prosper in this industry… As a little girl, my father owned a barbershop. I could see that making people look good and…

If you’re like MOST cosmetologists in Maryland and Virginia… You are PASSIONATE about opening your own shop: You long for the freedom and accomplishment that comes with ownership You enjoy personal one-to-one relationships with your clients PLUS… you want to make more money for your family and live the lifestyle you choose. How can…

Salon Professionals: Do you want to grow your client list and keep your book consistently FULL? You can, with a one page simple website called a “Squeeze Page.” 3 Simple Steps To Keep Your Book Full… Automatically! To make this simple website grow your business for you 24/7, you will need 3 things: Your…

Important Note to Salon Professionals About Your Brand Image: Have you noticed a costly trend showing up on Facebook lately? More and more ”SELFIES” are being used for profile pictures. You know what a selfie is – one of those quick “here I am” photos you take of yourself. That’s Money Down The Drain! If…

Attention Hairstylists and Salon Owners Who Want (NEED?!) To Get More Business – Even If You’re On A Shoestring Budget! You can fill your book by 1) Attracting new clients and by 2) Marketing to your existing client base. Both approaches work – but only if you get really good at communicating the right…

Attention Hair Salon Owners: Salon Plaza’s Website Tips For FAST Money Making Marketing & Growth Your website is the ideal place to communicate with your potential new clients. You can also encourage existing clients to come in more often and request more services. These are your 3 best ways to Accelerate Your Income Growth –…

Hairstylist Richmond VA: Do You Know Exactly What You Want Out Of Life? And If You Do, Have You Made A Solid Plan To Achieve It? Attention Hairstylists in Richmond, VA: “The single dividing factor between those who thrive and those who struggle is the ability to set goals and follow through.” WHY? Because…

Sure. I’d love to tell you… “Every single one of our Members is thriving in a long and lucrative career as a salon owner with Salon Plaza.” Most do well – some do very well indeed, beyond their wildest expectations. Like Danielle TheStylist pictured here. Truth be told, every now and then, a new Member…

Designing An Attractive Logo For Your Salon Business Cards Establishes Your Brand The goal of your logo on your salon business cards is to capture your audience’s attention and help you get repeat business. Your logo will reach your audience through your business cards, website, social media, postcards, fliers, signage, and more. It will even…

“I became a Member of Salon Plaza and the Golden Ring Plaza Leader in December of 2012. I love it. Absolutely love it. The location is excellent. The clientele is wonderful. Becoming a salon owner with Salon Plaza is the best decision I’ve made!” ~ Danielle Buckson Introducing Salon Plaza’s Member of the Month…

Focus on Family – Set My Own Schedule – Close To Home – No Overhead Salon Plaza Liberty Court Baltimore Introducing Salon Plaza Liberty Court Baltimore’s March Member of the Month Sentka Buck, owner of Her Glory Hair D’zign at the NEWLY RENOVATED Liberty Court in Baltimore. How Sentka Became a Prosperous Salon Owner…

Hair Salon Owner Success These Two Truisms Will Make You Prosper: Truism 1: Great service is basic to prosperity Since you’re reading this, let me guess something about you. You’ve worked hard to become a skilled cosmetologist. You give excellent service. Your relationship with your clients is based on trust and you WOW them…

What Salon Owners Don’t Know About Salon Pricing Strategies …And if YOU knew, it would truly change your fortunes If you own a salon or work as an independent salon professional, here are 5 SALON PRICING STRATEGIES you need to understand: WARNING! These Salon Pricing TRUTHS are ONLY intended for confident cosmetologists who know their…

Introducing Salon Plaza’s Award Winning Weaves & Custom Wig Specialist in Hyattsville, MD – Christiane Amboo, Owner of Weaves Salon Salon Plaza’s Member of the Month of May! Chosen for her kindhearted dedication to her clients, this is a story about COURAGE! Read on to discover Christiane’s secrets to prospering as a salon owner…

Secrets To Open A Salon And Prosper: How will YOU pamper and care for your clients? How will you make them feel special and unique? Every beauty salon’s greatest asset is its clientele because, without clients, there is no salon. Each client is unique. Yet one thing they all have in common is they…

Award Winning Natural Hair Care Salon Owner At Salon Plaza Reveals Her Marketing Secrets To Attract Clients Like Crazy! Let’s continue our conversation with Salon Plaza’s April Member of the Month, Kisha Saunders, owner of Chic of Essence Hair Salon in Woodbridge, VA… What did you do before opening your own natural hair care salon at Salon Plaza?…

A Costly Marketing Mistake & How To Avoid It… You’ll know the answer to THAT important question if you can answer these two… How much money and time do you spend attracting new clients? VS. How much do you spend on marketing to your current clients? The reality is, new business owners who desperately…

Salon Design How To Turn Your Salon Space Into A Haven From Daily Stress… For YOU And Your CLIENTS! The other day at a friend’s home I noticed a well-worn book on her coffee table – Interiorology: Home Design From Within by Laurel James. My friend assured me that she’d followed the principles to design…

Let’s Start 2014 Off Right With Your Marketing Wheel To Prosperity Who else wants a salon that runs more smoothly, is less stressful, and provides more free-time? Salon Plaza Member Danielle TheStylist Leads The Way At Salon Plaza, we have identified 8 key areas of marketing every salon owner or independent cosmetologist should put in…

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